Aviation Week & Space Technology

Labor contracts prohibit many U.S. airlines from refreshing their regional jets with the latest technology. Does this open the door for a novel hybrid-electric venture—and perhaps even a turboprop comeback?

Madrid’s funding package positions Airbus at the center of Spain’s contribution to European defense autonomy.

The U.S. Space Force’s next neighborhood watchdog spacecraft could be the first operational system capable of on-orbit refueling.

Carrier operations are proceeding, but the UK’s Lockheed Martin F-35 program still faces major capability gaps.

Tokyo leans on the automobile sector for an off-world ride.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark is “pushing hard” for Airbus and Boeing to develop further stretches of the 777X and the A350.

European startup Helsing aims to slay moribund defense procurement practices with its collaborative combat aircraft bid.

Taxation and infrastructure woes dim prospects for the new airport serving Peru’s capital.

New analysis focuses on the cost of developing clean-sheet, low-signature refuelers.

Light helicopter manufacturers are battling it out to win the U.S. Army’s next-generation training fleet contract.

SyberJet Aircraft, based in Phoenix, has unveiled a new SJ36 single-pilot, nine-set light jet with FAA certification and first deliveries expected in 2032.

Management teams at Aubert & Duval, which include former Airbus and Safran employees, have worked to improve customer relationships and industrial processes.

Famous automotive manufacturers bet on space, electric air taxis and hydrogen power.

As Ukrainian military units rack up combat points, they can cash them in to “buy” new drones.

Carbon-neutral 2070 vision; UK’s future flight projects; Kratos to build Chaparral; Powering data centers.

Tokyo is investing in green aviation tech to help the country gain market share.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The benefits of an open aviation market have been proven globally, yet in Africa, protectionism still prevails, with few exceptions.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is falling behind on 777-9 certification, but not because of technical issues.

Readers write about U.S. Navy trainer aircraft, safety in U.S. military helicopter cockpits and GPS jamming. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Ukraine.

Vectis takes lessons from sixth-generation fighter and classified uncrewed aircraft systems work.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Turns out the risk of grabbing a bag in the midst of an emergency evacuation is more dangerous than many might expect.

Avelo’s E195-E2 order is a milestone for Embraer, as the low-cost carrier will be the first U.S. airline to operate the type.